UNSPSC 50534406: Dried non GMO fairchild oranges

The variety of non GMO mandarin oranges and tangerines known as non GMO fairchild oranges that have been dried for preservation. This means that they are produced without the use of methods that genetically modify organisms by means that are not possible under natural conditions. Such methods include cell fusion, microencapsulation and macro-encapsulation, and recombinant DNA technology (including gene deletion, gene doubling, introducing a foreign gene, and changing the positions of genes when achieved by recombinant DNA technology).

Traditional methods of breeding, conjugation, fermentation, hybridization, in vitro fertilization, or tissue culture are considered to be non-GMO.

UNSPSC 50534406 Dried non-GMO Fairchild oranges (Commodity) describes a narrow agricultural product category that state and local governments procure primarily through school nutrition and food service contracts rather than as a standalone item. Recent solicitations under this code show that dried citrus and similar produce are bought as components of broader grocery, fresh-produce, and meal-service packages for school districts, county nutrition programs, and state-supported facilities. The work involves supplying food items meeting federal nutrition standards, Buy American requirements (minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content in many cases), and strict compliance with food safety, labeling, and allergen protocols. Issuing bodies span school districts (city boards of education, county school systems), state departments (Health and Human Services, state-level food supply procurement), county commissioners' offices, and specialized nutrition service programs. School districts and state agencies dominate the recent activity, with multiple districts posting seasonal nutrition contracts.

Recent opportunities show geographic spread across Connecticut, Texas, Georgia, Florida, and Mississippi. The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases posted IFB BNB052266 in June 2026 seeking over 1,100 grocery line items (including fruits, vegetables, and prepared goods) for the Bridgeport Board of Education's Food & Nutrition Services Department, with bids due June 30, 2026, subject to Buy American requirements and National School Lunch Program compliance. Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) posted IFB SN002-2027 in June 2026 for fresh produce spanning multiple fruit and vegetable varieties for the 2026–27 school year, bids due June 26, 2026. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission posted IFB HHS0017449 in June 2026 for food and consumable products (NIGP Class/Item 385, 390, 380, 393) supplying the El Paso State Supported Living Center with a prior-period historical value of $1.5 million, proposals due July 11, 2026. Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) posted ITB 26-00289 in June 2026 for senior meal preparation and delivery services with an estimated three-year value of $17,832,659.90, bids due June 25, 2026. The code shows consistent activity in school nutrition procurement but little isolated demand for dried Fairchild oranges as a line item.